New, natural burial concept: grow a tree with your loved one’s ashes

Imagine being able to use your loved one’s ashes – human or animal – to grow a tree after their passing.

This is now possible thanks to Ballito couple Brent and Christine Westoby from Cemetrees.com who are proud to introduce the internationally tested and loved concept Bios Urn to South Africa.

This 100 percent biodegradable urn with seed, designed to return life to nature was created as a respectful, efficient, and sustainable burial solution, according to Christine.

“With the ever growing population, burial space is limited and an earth burial with a casket and tombstone is expensive.

“Imagine if instead of scattering your loved one’s ashes, you could use them to fertilise and grow a tree planted in their memory,” said Christine.

The Bios Urn offers a practical, green and emotionally satisfying solution which truly returns your loved one’s ashes to life through nature.

The eco-friendly urn is suitable for any tree growth and is made using a custom moulding system which is produced without the use of glues or chemical additives.

“The Bios Urn can be used with either a seed or seedling/sprout and can also be planted in an indoor plant pot which can be replanted outside at a later date. It can also be used for a pet’s ashes and perhaps planted in the garden in a favourite spot of theirs, where they once ran and played.”

Watch how the Bios Urn works:

Furthermore, Brent said Bios Urn also gives people the option to choose what happens with their ashes when the time comes.

“People know they want to be cremated, but they never give any thought to what happens after that.

“Now, they can self-determine what will happen and where their new life will grow. You can help take the burden off your loved ones by taking your end of life decisions in advance, in a calm and thoughtful atmosphere. “

For more information about Bios Urn, visit their website at www.cemetrees.com, send a mail to sales@cemetrees.com or contact 078 885 3991.